Studland Knoll House
A coastal Wessex bathing water at Studland Knoll House, classified Excellent in the latest annual assessment.
📍 View on the mapBeach & safety
Water quality: Excellent
Lifeguard: Seasonal patrols operate at some principal resort beaches; verify the exact current dates and zones.
Hazards: Cold water, rip currents, groynes, harbour entrances, shingle and rapidly changing tides.
Amenities: car-park · toilets · cafe
Dogs
Official source: View the rule at source →
Family
Established access and facilities where available, but tide, cliff, current and live water-quality warnings must be checked.
Fishing
Clean sand and seagrass edges support bass, plaice, flounder, sole, golden-grey mullet, garfish and mackerel. Fish outside designated swimming and crowded periods.
Species reported: Bass, Plaice, Flounder, Dover sole, Golden-grey mullet, Garfish, Mackerel
Crabbing
unknown
Access & parking
Use established signed beach, harbour, estate or promenade access; check tides and temporary closures.
Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay/visiting-studland-bay-with-your-dog
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay/_index_
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay/accessibility-at-studland-bay
https://wheresthefish.uk/south-west/dorset/town/studland
Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.